The suffix —ous means “having the quality of”.
100 English words ending in ous, grouped by length. Common examples: arduous, conspicuous, salacious. Click any word to see its definition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What words end with ous?
Common words ending in "ous" include arduous, conspicuous, salacious, capricious, vacuous. This list contains 100 words total.
What does the suffix ous mean?
The suffix "ous" means "having the quality of". Adding it to a base word changes its part of speech or meaning.
How many words end in ous?
This list contains 100 English words ending in "ous", from pious words to longer ones.
Are these words valid in Scrabble or crosswords?
All words in this list are standard English vocabulary. For Scrabble tournaments, verify against the official TWL or SOWPODS word list.